And I thought they were supposed to be shying away from fossil fuels.

  • Rhaedas
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    68 days ago

    You don’t have to use fossil fuels. Just pointing out.

        • don
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          118 days ago

          Tito’s Vodka is distilled from corn.

          • @toy_boat_toy_boat@lemmy.world
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            58 days ago

            today i learned! the defining characteristic of vodka isn’t the raw ingredient but rather the distillation and filtration process that makes it a neutral spirit.

            according to the U.S. TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) and the EU regulations, vodka is:

            • a neutral spirit distilled to at least 95% ABV (190 proof) and then diluted to no less than 37.5% ABV (EU) or 40% ABV (U.S.) before bottling
            • usually filtered, often through charcoal, to remove impurities and flavors
            • can be made from any fermentable sugar or starch—grains (wheat, rye, corn), potatoes, grapes, even milk whey
            • Gordon Calhoun
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              38 days ago

              I wonder if biodegradable packing peanuts would work…I think they’re just starch, probably from corn.

              I’d love to build a still someday…

              • @grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org
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                38 days ago

                What the other person said. You don’t need fancy yeast or bottles, either. I did it with 2 liter soda bottles and bread yeast, back in college.

              • @toy_boat_toy_boat@lemmy.world
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                28 days ago

                your particular sense of innovation concerns me, but you don’t have to wait to start making booze at home. for real, all you need is a bottle of juice, some sugar, some yeast, and some time. maybe a balloon and a straw if you want to be all fancy. seriously, though, search “wine from juice” on youtube.

                  • Gordon Calhoun
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                    28 days ago

                    Could you link to what they said that has you very bothered? So far in this post they seem pretty even-keeled and fun to chat with, but you seem to really have it out for them.